How to Hug a Hedgehog - Jana Bauer
The hedgehog lives contentedly until a strong desire to hug someone seizes him. He tries with the elephant, with the bear, but who will hug a hedgehog that pricks? It seems there is no such hero. Poor hedgehog, how disappointed he is. Even worse! He lies down on the ground, stretches out all four limbs, and refuses to get up. What luck that Pipe the fox also lives in the forest! With fox-like cleverness, he takes on the task.
• A new witty adventure by the author of Groznovilce. Jana Bauer playfully explores archetypal patterns of animal heroes and, with a veil of humor, finely depicts the longing for closeness, the sadness of rejection, and friendship that overcomes even the prickliest obstacles.
• An original and layered story that draws the reader in with clever, interesting twists.
Nominations and awards:
- Nomination for the Ten-Year Prize, 2023.
- Kristina Brenk Award for an original Slovenian picture book, 2022.
- Nomination for the Evening Star Award, 2022.